[UK] Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Leicester
Applications are invited for a Graduate Teaching Assistant. A Graduate Teaching Assistant is expected to undertake teaching-related duties within the Department, not normally exceeding six contact hours per week during term, while undertaking research leading to a PhD supervised by a member of staff.
This is a fixed-term appointment for four years; this period is designed to allow sufficient time for a student to complete the research for a PhD whilst taking into account the teaching duties. Our intention is that, in addition to pursuing original research, the successful candidate will also obtain valuable experience in teaching.
In association with the Graduate School of the University, the Department of Computer Science is also able to offer successful applicants a fee waiver studentship at Home/EU level to run for the full duration of their appointment. This will mean the full fee will only be waived for Home/EU students. The Graduate Teaching Assistantships offer an excellent opportunity to pursue a doctorate in a dynamic and successful department.
In addition to the application form, candidates must submit a short statement (not more than half a page) outlining the topic in which they would like to do a PhD and one or two members of academic staff under whose supervision they would be willing to work (staff interests can be found at www.cs.le.ac.uk/admissions/staffInterests.html). Candidates should feel free to contact staff to discuss possible research areas and should also indicate what kind of teaching duties would better fit their interests and ambitions. Information about the various undergraduate degrees offered by the department may be found at: www.cs.le.ac.uk/admissions/BSc .
Downloadable application forms and further particulars are available from http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/supportjobs/index.html or in hardcopy from Personnel Services, tel: 0116 252 2758, fax: 0116 252 5140, email: recruitment3@le.ac.uk Please note that CVs will only be accepted in support of a fully completed application form.
Closing date: 15 June 2007
Available immediately for 4 years
Salary £3,527 pa, plus £9,073 maintenance grant, and Home/EU fee waiver
